SCIDA Site Engineer - North
Job Description SCIDA Field Engineer Telecoms / Defence / RAF Support
Join Telent and become part of the team that helps keep the UKs critical national infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. As a SCIDA Field Engineer, youll work at the heart of Defence ICT assurance, supporting the RAF and wider MOD estate by ensuring that ICT systems are designed, installed and maintained to the highest security, safety and engineering standards.
This role sits within the SCIDA (Site Coordinating Installation Design Authority) programme - a mandated MOD function responsible for assuring the design, installation and compliance of ICT infrastructure across Defence environments. We are seeking professionals ideally from Telecoms, RAF, Armed Forces or Defence engineering backgrounds, confident working independently and travelling in and around Lossiemouth, Scotland.
Full Right to Work in the UK, eligibility to gain NPPV3 / SC Security Clearance required, and DV (Developed Vetting) may also be required.
As a SCIDA Field Engineer, you will deliver SCIDA services, conduct engineering assurance, and provide specialist guidance across allocated sites across Lossiemouth. You will support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), complete site inspections, undertake design reviews, and advise on compliance with JSP 453, JSP 440, AP 600 and key British Standards. Working closely with RAF site teams, Air SCIDA Engineers and your Telent Area Manager, you will help maintain continuity of operational services while ensuring safe, compliant and secure ICT installations.
This is a handson fieldbased engineering role with significant responsibility and influence across RAF operational environments.
SCIDA Field Engineer - What Youll Do:
SCIDA Service Delivery
Deliver SCIDA services in accordance with Air SCIDA Engineering Instructions and JSP 453
Attend siting boards, surveys and RAF/MOD meetings to support project delivery
Conduct initial design reviews and identify compliance risks
Perform postinstallation inspections and coordinate resolution of issues
Report noncompliances in design, installation or policy to appropriate stakeholders
Verify that installations match approved plans and update CMDB data accordingly
Engineering & Project Support
Contribute to SCIDA documentation and Engineering Instructions
Chair engineering meetings and participate in ECR reviews
Advise Site Executives and OC Engineers on engineering compliance
Provide specialist engineering or project management expertise when required
Conduct site assessments and produce cost estimates for SCIDA support
confined spaces, working at height, fire safety)
Support panestate assessments and contribute to quarterly progress reporting
Complete mandatory SCIDA training and engage in PDR processes
Identify business opportunities and pursue professional development (CEng, IEng, NVQs)
Gain awareness of company financial drivers and broader Telent teams
Health, Safety, Equality & Security
Follow Telent and MOD Health & Safety and Environmental Protection regulations
Adhere to Equality & Diversity policies and complete mandatory training
SCIDA Field Engineer - Who You Are:
Experience in SCIDA, RAF engineering, Telecoms or MOD related ICT gives you the capability to interpret standards, assess compliance and guide safe, secure and highquality installations.
SCIDA Field Engineer - Key Requirements:
SCIDA Foundation courses (mandatory for engineers)
Knowledge of H&S regulations and engineering standards
Compliance, inspection and technical reporting experience
26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (buy/sell available)
~ Company pension
~ Access to the Flexible Benefits portal
~ Familyfriendly policies
~ Wellbeing and occupational health support
~ Telent Reward Scheme discounts on cinema, restaurants and shopping
Our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. of the UKs critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, youll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance.